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Use this resource to encourage students to judge whether or not climate change will impact upon people differently around the world. The impacts of climate change can be quite hard to see in the UK, but as our fantastic footage from the Arctic, Greenland, Iceland, Africa, the Alps, Bangladesh, India and China show...

Use this resource to encourage students to judge whether or not climate change will impact upon people differently around the world. The impacts of climate change can be quite hard to see in the UK, but as our fantastic footage from the Arctic, Greenland, Iceland, Africa, the Alps, Bangladesh, India and China shows, it's all too much of a reality for the poorest and most vulnerable. The DVD also provides clear explanations of the processes that...Use this resource to encourage students to judge whether or not climate change will impact upon people differently around the world. The impacts of climate change can be quite hard to see in the UK, but as our fantastic footage from the Arctic, Greenland, Iceland, Africa, the Alps, Bangladesh, India and China shows, it's all too much of a reality for the poorest and most vulnerable. The DVD also provides clear explanations of the processes that can cause climate change and gets students engaged in the debate about the extent to which these are caused naturally or are the result of human activity.
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When the Polar ice melts due to climate change, it is the daily life in Greenland and Northern Canada that is first exposed. Through hundreds of years, the Inuit people has developed their special way of living, very close to nature and completely dependent on hunting. Knut Espen Solberg, a young explorer from Nor...

When the Polar ice melts due to climate change, it is the daily life in Greenland and Northern Canada that is first exposed. Through hundreds of years, the Inuit people has developed their special way of living, very close to nature and completely dependent on hunting. Knut Espen Solberg, a young explorer from Norway sets out to test the ice conditions on the way through the Northwest Passage between the Atlantic and the Pacific Ocean, a journe...When the Polar ice melts due to climate change, it is the daily life in Greenland and Northern Canada that is first exposed. Through hundreds of years, the Inuit people has developed their special way of living, very close to nature and completely dependent on hunting. Knut Espen Solberg, a young explorer from Norway sets out to test the ice conditions on the way through the Northwest Passage between the Atlantic and the Pacific Ocean, a journey always associated with the greatest hazard. The ice has stopped many daring explorers, but now the ocean is open. On their way thousands of water samples and many interviews with catchmen are gathered to make a better understanding of future dangers and possibilities in this vulnerable place on earth.
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Netherlands Floating Homes- Expanding populations have lead to new initiatives in urban development. Chile Solar Kitchens- A look at new forms of energy saving cooking techniques. Canadian Lakes- Local residents are helping scientists to protect the areas lakes. Pollution- UK rivers are at their cleanest since rec...

Netherlands Floating Homes- Expanding populations have lead to new initiatives in urban development. Chile Solar Kitchens- A look at new forms of energy saving cooking techniques. Canadian Lakes- Local residents are helping scientists to protect the areas lakes. Pollution- UK rivers are at their cleanest since records began. Greenland Ice- Scientists use new techniques to study environmental changes. Insects- Here we look at a remarkable collec...Netherlands Floating Homes- Expanding populations have lead to new initiatives in urban development. Chile Solar Kitchens- A look at new forms of energy saving cooking techniques. Canadian Lakes- Local residents are helping scientists to protect the areas lakes. Pollution- UK rivers are at their cleanest since records began. Greenland Ice- Scientists use new techniques to study environmental changes. Insects- Here we look at a remarkable collection of 28 million insects in London. Ozone- A disturbing look at an increasing problem caused by dangerous levels of carbon in the atmosphere. US New Cars- New ways of powering cars are a major concern in the us. Summer Fruit- New types of fruit are capable of being grown in Britain due to the increasingly warmer climates. Hybrid Tank- New electric tanks are set to replace existing diesel versions. Netherlands Greenhouse- A new floating greenhouse is set to join the new Dutch floating home boom. Geographical Conference- Here we visit an annual 3 day conference focusing on major geographical issues. Housing- A look at new innovations in cheap and eco-friendly housing. Great Apes Here we see the launch of a great ape atlas that highlights the immense dangers they are under.
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Greenhouse gases are necessary to life as we know it, because they keep the planet's surface warmer than it otherwise would be. In Greenland, climate researchers are concerned that global warming may ultimately spell an end to Greenland's glaciers, with devastating consequences. In London, scientists are using the...

Greenhouse gases are necessary to life as we know it, because they keep the planet's surface warmer than it otherwise would be. In Greenland, climate researchers are concerned that global warming may ultimately spell an end to Greenland's glaciers, with devastating consequences. In London, scientists are using the radar technology CryoSat to provide reliable 3-D models of the polar ice caps. In the Netherlands, a second generation of resources...Greenhouse gases are necessary to life as we know it, because they keep the planet's surface warmer than it otherwise would be. In Greenland, climate researchers are concerned that global warming may ultimately spell an end to Greenland's glaciers, with devastating consequences. In London, scientists are using the radar technology CryoSat to provide reliable 3-D models of the polar ice caps. In the Netherlands, a second generation of resources for bio fuels are being developed. In Umbria Italy, agro-businesses are pursuing entirely green production chains. The Akambas are a traditional Kenyan ethnic group who are using modern technologies to become more environmentally conscious. Also, Barcelona harnesses its renewable resources to generate energy; whilst Aspen Colorado snow is harnessed into energy to safeguard the ski resort’s future.
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On July 8, 2012, NASA satellite imagery showed about 40 percent of Greenland's top ice layer had begun its summer thaw. By July 12, only four days later, 97 percent of the ice had thawed. Margaret Warner asks NASA's Thomas Wagner for a scientific explanation of the massive change.

On July 8, 2012, NASA satellite imagery showed about 40 percent of Greenland's top ice layer had begun its summer thaw. By July 12, only four days later, 97 percent of the ice had thawed. Margaret Warner asks NASA's Thomas Wagner for a scientific explanation of the massive change.

Global warming has resulted in the worlds glaciers breaking away and melting at a rate that cannot be replenished. We travel France, Greenland, Bolivia and Argentina with glaciologists and students, taking core samples and establishing what needs to be done to minimize the devastating effects of glacial melting. T...

Global warming has resulted in the worlds glaciers breaking away and melting at a rate that cannot be replenished. We travel France, Greenland, Bolivia and Argentina with glaciologists and students, taking core samples and establishing what needs to be done to minimize the devastating effects of glacial melting. This episode also follows four extreme kayakers as they take on some of the most daunting waterfalls possible.

Presenting the latest science on climate change, this is an informative and inspirational documentary which offers realistic solutions and gives the reality of global warming a human face, showcasing amazing examples of individuals and communities tackling the world’s environmental problems.
The film takes its...

Presenting the latest science on climate change, this is an informative and inspirational documentary which offers realistic solutions and gives the reality of global warming a human face, showcasing amazing examples of individuals and communities tackling the world’s environmental problems.
The film takes its lead from an exclusive group of influential international leaders as they travel to the Arctic to witness climate change at first hand....Presenting the latest science on climate change, this is an informative and inspirational documentary which offers realistic solutions and gives the reality of global warming a human face, showcasing amazing examples of individuals and communities tackling the world’s environmental problems.
The film takes its lead from an exclusive group of influential international leaders as they travel to the Arctic to witness climate change at first hand. During the course of the journey, they show the path needed for action and present how it is possible to implement new and sustainable solutions, taking examples from their own fields of endeavour in energy, agriculture, education, finance, technology, human population, deforestation and legislation. The film introduces stories and protagonists from all over the world, including Germany, UK, Italy, Denmark, Costa Rica, USA and Taiwan.
One Degree Matters traces the impact of temperature increases, measuring the slippage of the Greenland ice cap into the Arctic Ocean. The film takes its title from the fact that every degree increase in temperature matters, as we have already reached the limit of temperature change observed over the past 10,000 years in which today's civilisation has developed.
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Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark, Crown Prince Haakon of Norway and
Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden visit Greenland to see and experience
the effects of global warming.
The trip was initiated by Crown Prince Frederik in an attempt to create media
focus on the major climatic developments in the Northern hemisphe...

Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark, Crown Prince Haakon of Norway and
Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden visit Greenland to see and experience
the effects of global warming.
The trip was initiated by Crown Prince Frederik in an attempt to create media
focus on the major climatic developments in the Northern hemisphere; in
the arctic the temperature changes twice as fast as elsewhere, causing the
ice sheet in Greenland to melt at a rapid rate an...Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark, Crown Prince Haakon of Norway and
Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden visit Greenland to see and experience
the effects of global warming.
The trip was initiated by Crown Prince Frederik in an attempt to create media
focus on the major climatic developments in the Northern hemisphere; in
the arctic the temperature changes twice as fast as elsewhere, causing the
ice sheet in Greenland to melt at a rapid rate and global warming continues
to create unforeseen environmental transformations for the entire planet.
It is particularly close to the poles that one can distinguish the drastic and tangible developments - where both wildlife and people are being affected
by the rapidly changing climate.
In the course of five days the Royals, joined by a group of international
scientists, embark on an expedition along the west coast of Greenland
aboard the ice patrol ship 'Ejner Mikkelsen'. On their journey the Royals
visit the Jacobshavn Glacier, a drilling station where ice more than 10,000
years old is brought to the surface and they experience the general splendor
of the Greenland nature.
The Royals agree that a possible solution to the climate challenge can be
found in the arctic and with the valuable information learned during their
trip they realize just how important it is to make sustainable changes in our
current way of life.
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Greenhouse gases have led to a steady increase in global temperatures. Local weather patterns are becoming more and more extreme. The receding and melting of polar ice caps provide easily observable evidence of global warming. Glaciologists measure the changes in the mountain ice, while the CryoSat Project records...

Greenhouse gases have led to a steady increase in global temperatures. Local weather patterns are becoming more and more extreme. The receding and melting of polar ice caps provide easily observable evidence of global warming. Glaciologists measure the changes in the mountain ice, while the CryoSat Project records the changes in the polar ice masses from a satellite. Reduction of dependence of fossil fuels is central to the efforts to stop the gr...Greenhouse gases have led to a steady increase in global temperatures. Local weather patterns are becoming more and more extreme. The receding and melting of polar ice caps provide easily observable evidence of global warming. Glaciologists measure the changes in the mountain ice, while the CryoSat Project records the changes in the polar ice masses from a satellite. Reduction of dependence of fossil fuels is central to the efforts to stop the greenhouse gas effect.
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Bruce Parry journeys to the far north of Greenland, home to the last traditional Inuit hunters. Bruce experiences the realities of life - and death - on a seal hunt, and learns how climate change is threatening their ancient way of life. But while global warming is causing problems for the hunters, it is providing...

Bruce Parry journeys to the far north of Greenland, home to the last traditional Inuit hunters. Bruce experiences the realities of life - and death - on a seal hunt, and learns how climate change is threatening their ancient way of life. But while global warming is causing problems for the hunters, it is providing others with new opportunities. As the vast Greenland ice sheet melts, new mineral riches are being revealed. Bruce works with a mining...Bruce Parry journeys to the far north of Greenland, home to the last traditional Inuit hunters. Bruce experiences the realities of life - and death - on a seal hunt, and learns how climate change is threatening their ancient way of life. But while global warming is causing problems for the hunters, it is providing others with new opportunities. As the vast Greenland ice sheet melts, new mineral riches are being revealed. Bruce works with a mining team who are about to strike it big. Greenland is changing fast - but will there still be a place for hunters in the Arctic of the twenty-first century?
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